For defibrillation, the new guidelines recommend 1 shock followed by immediate CPR with chest compressions. (Previously, the rule was 3 shocks without CPR between them, which resulted in ...

When it comes to saving lives, BLS training is your first line of defense. Basic life support teaches you how to perform CPR, ...

The guidelines also say an AED can be used, if one is available, after the person has been removed from the water. But CPR should be started before using an AED. "Drowning can be fatal," Dezfulian ...

The AHA’s BLS Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from ...

Look for a CPR mannequin to practice fundamental skills ... your skills sharp as knowledge fades with time. Keep up with new BLS guidelines from reliable sources. Practice under supervision ...

Basic Life Support (BLS) training establishes a foundation in CPR and first aid techniques that can double a person's chances of surviving cardiac arrest.